Move here
With Stockholm Arlanda Airport less than 20 minutes away from Uppsala City, you’ll always be conveniently connected here. Explore our tips for making your move as smooth as possible. Check out our check list below, learn what documents, visas and permits you might need, how the Swedish tax system and social insurance works.
Preparing your documents
Know what passports, permits and visas you’ll need to make your move to Sweden.
Visas and work permits
Registering with the Tax Agency
Swedish taxes
Uppsala is an easy destination, what ever way you chose to travel.
Getting to Uppsala
Moving your belongings
If your stay in Sweden is longer than 365 days, you are usually entitled to certain residence-based benefits. Here’s how they work.
Social insurance
Check list
Use our essential to-do list and make your move to Sweden and Uppsala extra smooth.
Meet our internationals
“When we got to experience the tranquility and the beautiful environment in Uppsala, we were absolutely convinced that this was the place where we would live.” Antoine Boussaert
More voices from UppsalaDid you know...
… the biggest social event in the Uppsala calendar is the spring festival Walpurgis – Valborg.
Upcoming events in Uppsala
Ask the Hub
Note: Ask the Hub will be held on the first and third Wednesday of every month.
Need some advice about moving to or living in Uppsala? With our "Ask the Hub" service you can book a 15-minute digital session held on the first and third Wednesday of every month. In this session, you can discuss your questions, get advice or just see a friendly face.
Uppsala Business Park Academic Meet
On 16 October, Uppsala Business Park are offering job seeking academics and students the opportunity to meet organizations and kick-start their careers. Through this event, students have the chance to find partners for their master’s theses, speak with potential employers, and learn what skills organizations are looking for. While students are the key target market, this event is suitable for anyone with a degree who is seeking employment. Take the chance to see what the companies in Uppsala Business Park have to offer!
SciLifeLab Uppsala Site Day
Time: 9:00-16:30
Location: University Main Building, Sal X and Sal IX
Welcome to SciLifeLab Uppsala Site Day!
We are delighted to invite you to a full day of vibrant and inspiring science at the SciLifeLab site in Uppsala. This event is an opportunity to showcase and celebrate the research and infrastructure located in Uppsala.
Uppsala International Hub will be there, so come and say hi!
Check out the link below for the event program.